Foundling Museum - London

Marius P.

Ein ganz nettes Museum auf drei Stockwerken mit einigen interessanten Exponaten. Für meinen Geschmack etwas trocken und textlastig.

Carsten Koch

empfehlenswert

R T

My wife and I had stumbled upon the quant village, and at first could not find the barn. We visited the church across from the pub, and a very kind groundskeeper walked us around pointing out the history of this critical site to English history. Near the end of our impromptu visit, we asked if he knew where the “barn” was.

“Follow me”. The grounds worker said.

We walked to the other side of the church and he stopped, our gaze was still on the church, but when we turned around, there it was. Beautiful, old, historic, and a monument to the village and all who have it over the 600 years since its construction

Sruthi

The ground floor was the only floor that had interesting information about how the foundlings actually lived. There was information about the token system, their daily timetables, what they would typically wear, and shared lived experiences. I was more keen on learning about this than the lives of rich aristocrats and founders to be honest as the rest of the floors were a bit disappointing. And considering the price, one would think there would be more to see. If the price was lower, I would think it’s worthwhile.

Mike Walker

Amazingly interesting little museum. Visited for a few hours, thoroughly engaging stories throughout

Oliwia Wcislo

I loved this museum more than I thought I would. It’s free with the art fund, but I would’ve paid the price for it, but it was worth the visit.

Quite large and informative, but not in an overwhelming way (apart from at the start - but it was a good intro to the whole museum - how it was a children’s home and started by the oldest children’s charity)

My favourite parts were the chairs on the top floor that played classical music and the current exhibition ‘The Mother and The Weaver’ that was just perfect in the way that it was made of mainly contemporary art, but suited the museum very well, with its messages

peter rypens

London's Foundling Museum pleasantly surprised me with its poignant history and unexpected ties to composer George Frideric Handel. Nestled in the city's heart, it offers a unique glimpse into the past, unraveling the touching tale of the Foundling Hospital. The blend of classic and modern design creates an inviting ambiance. Handel's role in supporting the hospital, coupled with his handwritten music scores, adds a personal touch. While the exhibits are emotionally resonant, a bit more interactivity would enhance the experience. Nonetheless, this museum is a serene haven that unveils London's past and the intertwined threads of charity and art.

J J

The museum is one thing, to see history respected and preserved- but I was moved by the idea of the tokens, the squares of fabrics, ribbon bows - as a way of authenticating a match to your baby. The tragic loss and suffering borne of separating children from their mothers is a sadness that should still deeply resonate with us. It was such a compassionate and progressive idea to start a foundling house to serve the need of the time. Check out the gift shop for unique and relevant books.